«These small symphonies still inspire, arranged with love and a keen sense for athmosphere… the instrumental pieces written by Spillmann and last but not least the execution of the MATS-UP rhythm and horn section unite the heart and the brains, the soul and the spirit.

«An original thing, this new ‘exhibition’. » music **** sound **** »

«Jazz trumpet player Matthias Spillmann and his septet deal with Musorgskys classic ‘Pictures At An Exhibition’, arranged it congenially and recreated the museum tour at its best. One will not recognise every picture immedeately, but it’s a true adventure for the ears.»

«Wonderful atmosphere and jazzy firework… As for the question of combining the classical work with jazz: not only the jazz fans in the well attended Bachsaal were enthusiastic, also the noumerous classic lovers gained much out of these new ‘Pictures At An Exhibition’.»

«He succeeds to keep the thrill throughout both of the cds because the sound that this group creates with four horns and rhythm section is full, rich and divers, the solos are brilliant throughout but above all because of the diversified arrangements. So after…it’s rather astounding and also a pity that this outstanding double album already has come to its